See it before it becomes a problem Infrared Thermography for predictive maintenance
INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY FOR PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE Thermal imaging has evolved into one of the most valuable diagnostic tools for Predictive Maintenance. By detecting anomalies often invisible to the naked eye, thermography allows corrective action to be taken before costly system failures occur. Infrared cameras have become compact systems that look just like a normal video camera, are easy to use and generate a real-time high-resolution image. Numerous industries worldwide have discovered the advantage of incorporating infrared cameras in their Predictive Maintenance programs. FLIR Systems, the market leader in infrared thermography, has acknowledged the common requirement of taking a digital photograph as a reference against the infrared image. Therefore we have developed the first infrared camera in the world that can simultaneously take an infrared and a visual picture. On the following pages we will however focus on infrared images so that we can show you that Predictive Maintenance applications for thermography are endless. INFRARED CAMERAS: Are as easy to use as a camcorder Give you a full image of the situation Perform inspections when systems are under load Identify and locate the problem Measure temperatures Store information Tell you exactly what needs to be fixed Find the problems before they really occur Save you valuable time and money Discover what infrared can do in YOUR facility today 3
High voltage electricity Oxidation of high voltage switch Incorrectly secured connection Insulator defect Overheated connection Inspection of high voltage power lines Bad high voltage connection 4
Low voltage electricity High resistance connection Internal fuse damage Poor connection and internal damage Corroded connections Internal circuit breaker fault Loose cable connection 5
Mechanical Overheated motor Overloaded pump Hot bearing Suspected roller Overheated motor axle Electric motors 6
Pipework and Insulation Blocked pipework Steam trap Insulation breakdown Inspection of industrial chimneys Damaged insulation Insulation defect 7
Buildings Underfloor heating Hot spots due to bad insulation Mildew on wall Single pane window among double pane windows Framework detection Leaks in flat roof 8
Refractory Refractory insulation defect Insulation degradation Insulation degradation Breakdown of refractory on a rotary cement kiln Cracks in boiler tubes and coke build-up Hot spot in oven 9
Miscellaneous Hot spot in welding robot Level detection in tanks Inspections in paper mills Inspection of aeronautical material Mould inspection Temperature distribution of asphalt pavement 10
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